JUNE 27: Women Moving Forward and Reaching Back Brunch…Another event hosted during NFL PRO Braylon Edwards Charity Weekend
As part of the Braylon Edwards Charity Weekend there is yet another event that you don’t want to miss. Women Moving Forward and Reaching Back, is an event hosted by Braylon Edwards and his mom Malesa Plater (pictured above) to honor Detroit based women and their positive contributions in various fields. Please see info below for more details.
The Women Moving Forward and Reaching Back Brunch is an event hosted by NFL Pro-Bowler and philanthropist, Braylon Edwards and his mother, Malesa Plater, President of the Braylon Edwards Foundation. The event was created to honor women who have made an impact in the areas of education, health, and philanthropy. The brunch is designed to educate, encourage and empower women of all backgrounds to reach their dreams, share their stories and help others along the journey. The event serves as an initiative to raise awareness and funding for the arts and education.
This year’s guest speaker will be Dr. Ian Smith of the 50 Million Pound Challenge and VH1’s highly-rated, “Celebrity Fit Club.” The women being honored at this year’s brunch are: Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, Michigan Surgeon General, Carol Goss, President & CEO of the Skillman Foundation, and Danialle Karmanos, philanthropist and Executive Director of Work it Out! The brunch will take place the afternoon of June 27, 2009 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and will feature more than 200 of Metro Detroit’s established, professional women, who have an appreciation for fine arts, dining, fashion and philanthropy. These women are also health, mind, body & soul conscious, and provide for themselves and their families.
For more info please go to: Braylonedwardsfoundation.org
Today: Sunday Winemaker’s Brunch with African-American winemaker Mac McDonald of Vision Wine Cellars
For all of you wine aficianados, I’m sure you’re already aware that legendary, African-American winemaker Mac Mcdonald of Vision Wine Cellars (visioncellars.com) will be hosting a Sunday Brunch and winetasting event at Angelinas Bistro today.
But, for the rest of you..please see the info below. It’s sure to be a great event. Got to love Sunday Brunch!
Come and meet Mac McDonald, one of America’s African American winemakers. His wines consistently rank between 91 – 95 in Wine Spectator. Enjoy a four (4) course Sunday Brunch. Wine will be served with every course. The cost is $45.00 per person.
After May 30, 2009, tickets must be purchased at Angelina’s Italian Bistro 1565 Broadway Detroit, MI 48226 Phone # (313) 962-1355
Brunch Menu
First Course:La Angelina (A Tasting of Salumi / Cured & Smoked Fish)
Second Course:Smoked Chicken Quiche on top of a Field Green Salad
Third Course :Black Pepper Linguine with Pancetta, Mushrooms, Arugula and Olive Oil
Fourth Course:Chocolate – Amaretti Cake
Each Course with be served with wine. Vision Cellars wine with the first three courses and a Port with the Fourth or Dessert Course.
Where: Angelina Italian Bistro, 1565 Broadway, Detroit
When: 12:00PM-2:00PM
Tix: $45.00
